document.write( "Question 211857: Please could you help find the value of x in the following equation:\r
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\"2%28x%2B1%29=3x\" Start with the given equation\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"2x%2B2=3x\" Distribute\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"2=3x-2x\" Subtract 2x from both sides.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"2=x\" Combine like terms.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=2\" Rearrange the equation\r
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